February 2018 – Page 3

Bronwynne Brent kicks off UK tour on Friday

February 26, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Following her successful return to our fair shores in 2017, Mississippi Delta songbird Bronwynne Brent is returning to the UK this week to showcase new material from her brand new forthcoming album. Brent ended 2016 on […]

Album premiere: Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner “Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner” – Listen

February 26, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

AUK premieres this morning the new self-titled LP from Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner, named after a nearly-undrinkable batch of beer once brewed by Pedigo’s father. Pedigo is Dallas singer/songwriter John Pedigo, one half of folk duo The O’s, and […]

Tom Paxton: “What if, no matter how angry he was, he couldn’t lay hands on a gun?”

February 26, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Lovely to see Tom Paxton still having such an impact at 80 years of age (and to see the US music press get involved in an important discussion). Tom, you should come and fill a vacancy […]

Kate Ellis “I Believe” – Listen

February 26, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Louisiana born, New York raised and now resident of London, Kate Ellis’ new single came out last Friday. This is actually the acoustic version of ‘I Believe’ that’s on the B-Side, if that makes sense in […]

Video: The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer “Hard On Things”

February 26, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

The new single from the wonderfully named Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer is retro, rocky, R&B-ish and really very good indeed.

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 0

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

Tobacco City “Horses”

March 4, 2025 0

The latest Tobacco City release looks back on childhood memories and small-town life. ‘Horses’ is the sophomore long-player by Chicago’s Tobacco City. Chris Coleslaw and Lexi Goddard create a dreamscape of hazy childhood memories amid growing […]

Album Reviews

Paul Kelly “Fever Longing Still”

November 7, 2024 6

Creative fire still burns for Australia’s finest songsmith with first album release of the decade. With “Fever Longing Still”, his 29th studio album, and first solo release of self-penned songs since 2018’s “Nature”, Paul Kelly has […]

Videos

Video: John Blek “Empty Pockets”

February 19, 2020 0

‘Empty Pockets’ is the new single from John Blek. It’s taken from the Irish singer’s latest solo album, ‘The Embers’, which was released on 7th February. Of course, the embers are all that’s left after love […]

Month: February 2018

Bronwynne Brent kicks off UK tour on Friday

Album premiere: Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner “Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner” – Listen

Tom Paxton: “What if, no matter how angry he was, he couldn’t lay hands on a gun?”

Kate Ellis “I Believe” – Listen

Video: The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer “Hard On Things”

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

Sarah McQuaid takes to the road again in the UK in November

Levi Foster “Appalachian Funk Tree”